Thanks, Ann!  This will be a big help in attending this year's convention.
Karlynn
NC - USA

Anne Joffe wrote:
> Recently, there was a posting about using Expedia to book the Park
> Plaza Hotel in Boston for this coming COA meeting in August.
>
> I realized that the rate we had contracted with this hotel was a
> costly one, and after seeing that people may use Expedia or any other
> discounter, we contacted the Park Plaza in Boston, and have
> renegotiated the rate for the convention.  The new room rate is $169,
> a savings of $30 per night. We certainly are grateful for this reduction.
> The rooms the discounters use are literally broom closet size, have no
> amenities, and no Internet access. The $169 room has everything and is
> a deluxe accommodation.They are far superior rooms, and in a much
> better hotel location.
>
> In order for COA to be financially productive, hotels use room nights
> as  a criteria for free services. In other words for so many booked
> room nights, we get free meeting rooms, use of registration areas, and
> many other perks. When you book on Expedia  or any of the other
> discounted programs, COA does NOT get any credit, and the room nights
> fail to meet our contracted agreement. When this happens, it costs
>  COA plenty.
>
> Please book directly with the Park Plaza using the information , and
> the COA code, given in the latest issue of American Conchologist.
> There will be an update in the March issue as well.
>
> Look forward to seeing you all in Boston next August.
>
> Anne Joffe
> COA Convention Coordinator
>
>

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